LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's the ultimate Kentucky Derby Festival entertainment experience.
WDRB's Keith Kaiser learned about the line-up for Kroger's Fest-a-Ville.
Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront returns for its 20th year in 2026. The official opening at Waterfront Park is Thursday, April 23. The party starts on the Great Lawn and runs through Derby Eve.
The 900,000-square-foot venue will host several Festival events, including the L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow, Chow Wagon, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes, HappyTail Hour, Ken-Ducky Derby and more.
Fest-a-Ville also has activities for children, featuring midway-area and attractions at Pegasus Play-Ville, including merry-go-round, ships ahoy, a giant slide and more.
Kroger's Fest-a-Ville
Waterfront Park
April 23 – May 1, 2026
Daily hours - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday hours - 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Admission is free with Pegasus Pin. Food, drink and pets are not permitted.
Click here for the complete schedule of events.
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